Fashion in SpainTop Fashion Designers:
Amaya Arzuaga
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Fernando Sanchez Cristobal Balenciaga Paco Rabanne Custo Dalmau Mariano Fortuny Elena Benarroch Manolo BlahnikSao Paulo
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In Spain there is not a lot of shops with clothing.
There is a lot of boutiques.
There is a lot of low priced items, but you need to know where to look.
It can also be expensive because of the higher end designers.
Most of the clothing is made out of cotton and wool.

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Fashion Events in Spain
Madrid Fashion Week and the Gaudi Catwalk in Barcelona are both events that hold an important place in the global fashion scene.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week brings together the latest creations on the Spanish fashion scene.

During these festivals Spanish fashion designers showcase their work by demonstrating the best Spanish fashion trends.

These [[#|fashion shows]] compare to those of Paris and Milan.

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Spanish fabric consist of mostly cotton, wool and fine leath

Tailors in Spain are known for putting attention into detail and craftsmanship.

Footwear
Most shoes are made out of high quality leather.
Women wear sandals, [[#|flats]], high heels, and athletic shoes.
Men wear dress shoes, and athletic shoes.
Boots are popular for both men and women.
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Labels
Brands like Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, and Armani are popular in high-end boutiques.
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Hair
For traditional religious celebrations, Spanish women often wear a lace scarf, or mantilla. This serves as a veil. A large comb, or Peineta, holds the hair in place and secures the mantilla.


Flamenco
For Flamenco dancing, women generally wear black or red-ruffled dresses and heels. Men wear matching [[#|tuxedo shirts]] and pants that allow freedom of movement.







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Klaudia G
June 2012